According to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com, Buchholz said today that he still felt some soreness during his bullpen session yesterday. There’s no plan for a rehab start at this time and he’s expected to be reevaluated after the All-Star break. Buchholz told Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe that he’s aiming to throw a bullpen session Thursday, so the Red Sox could map things out from there if there’s no discomfort. He’ll need to make it through a simulated game before being cleared for a rehab start.

Buchholz has been out of action since June 8. The 28-year-old right-hander was off to a fantastic start prior to hitting the disabled list, posting a 1.71 ERA and 81/29 K/BB ratio over 84 1/3 innings. His absence appears likely to stretch into August at this point.

Pitching is radically different than playing hockey. We are ALL pussies when compared to Bergeron or any other hockey player. Dizzy Dean pitched through an injured toe and ended his career. Pitching is a delicate thing when related to all other sports endeavors. The human body isn’t meant to pitch over 100 pitches hard overhand. We can all crash into things if we are tough enough. See Johnny Knoxville and the boys.

I totally agree, he’s always looked frail, maybe he’d be best suited for the pen, also, as Satchel Paige said: “Don’t look back, someone might be gaining on you” The Rays are making a move, and with that pitching, the rest of the AL east might be looking up at them in the standings.